Experience the legacy of a 57-year journey, from the small island of Puerto Rico to the deepest regions of the galaxy with the world's most powerful telescope. The Arecibo Movie will be available in selected Puerto Rico theaters on December 2. | The Arecibo Observatory

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Arecibo Observatory: Watching for Asteroids, Waiting for E.T.

In 1974, the Arecibo Observatory made history by beaming the most powerful radio message into deep space ever made. The famous Arecibo Message was designed by the AO 74’s staff, led by Frank Drake, and with the help of the astronomer and famed science communicator Carl Sagan. It contained information about the human race and was intended to be our intergalactic calling card. Now is your turn to make the #NewAreciboMessage Make history here: www.areciboobservatory.org/challenge/ | The Arecibo Obs